Let's take a minute to talk about your medication.

This is Mayzent. It helps treat relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis. It can reduce relapses and may slow down physical decline. 

You should take Mayzent exactly as prescribed. Your doctor will determine the dose that is right for you. You can take your dose with or without food. Take your dose at the same time each day. When you start this medicine, your dose is often increased slowly over a few days.

Most patients tolerate this medicine well. The most common side effects include headache, high blood pressure and abnormal liver tests. Your doctor will monitor you closely to make sure this medicine stays safe for you. If these or other medicines become reasons you want to stop taking this medicine, please talk to your doctor or pharmacist. Do not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor says it's okay. It could cause serious side effects, like worsening of your MS symptoms.

As with any medicine, rare but more serious side effects can occur.  With Mayzent, these include a slow heart rate, increased risk of serious infections, and problems with your vision. You should read the Medication Guide to know what symptoms to watch for and when to report them. To help keep this medicine safe for you, your doctor will follow your condition closely and may order blood tests.

Mayzent can interact with other medicines. You should always check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking other medicines or getting vaccines.

Mayzent can harm unborn babies. Women must talk to their doctors about which birth control methods to use and for how long. Women should not breastfeed.

For best results with Mayzent, store it in the refrigerator.